What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Antwerp?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Antwerp is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Antwerp?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Antwerp is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €150 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Antwerp?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Antwerp?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Anvers-Central via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Antwerp?

The distance between Cardiff and Antwerp is 667 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Antwerp without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Antwerp without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €120 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Antwerp?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Cardiff to Antwerp, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Antwerp bus from?

Cardiff to Antwerp bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Antwerp train from?

Cardiff to Antwerp train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Antwerp?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Antwerp is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €120 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Cardiff to Antwerp bus arrive?

Cardiff to Antwerp bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Antwerp?

Antwerp is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 6:45 PM in Cardiff and 7:45 PM in Antwerp.

Where does the Cardiff to Antwerp train arrive?

Cardiff to Antwerp train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Antwerp?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Antwerp.

Cardiff to Antwerp - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Antwerp by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
6h 34m
€126–384
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
12h 22m
€42–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
11h 51m
€61–154
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Antwerpcar
6h 28m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 49m
€82–274
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Antwerpcar
7h 42m
€120–186
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
7h 25m
€80–205
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 46m
€159–473
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 18m
€137–342
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, subway, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
4. Take the subway from 's-Gravenhage, Forepark to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraalsubway
5. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
7h 33m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, subway, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
4. Take the subway from 's-Gravenhage, Forepark to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraalsubway
5. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
7h 58m

Cardiff to Antwerp by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 667 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Antwerp, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Anvers-Central via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 12h 22m.

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